Nationmark Inc. Recalls "8 SHOT CAP
GUNS"

WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Nationmark Inc. of Carrollton, TX is
voluntarily recalling their "8 SHOT CAP GUNS," model number 706. These cap guns
could emit sparks which may cause serious burns to users or bystanders.

Nationmark distributed approximately 54,000 of these cap guns to food and drug chains in
the southwestern United States from May 1988 to August 1991. There are two styles of 8
SHOT CAP GUNS. One gun is orange plastic with the words "8 SHOTS" and
"DETECTIVE SPECIAL." The other gun is black, red and brown plastic and has the
words "BIG BANG-38," "8 SHOOTER," "MADE IN CHINA" and
"DIAMONDBACK." They were sold in hanging plastic blister card packages for
approximately $1.50 each.

The firm, when reporting this recall to the CPSC, said they are aware of one burn injury,
to an adult. This happened last month and is the only known injury since the initial
marketing of the product in 1988. Nationmark Inc. is voluntarily recalling this item to
prevent any additional injuries.

Consumers who own the 8 SHOT CAP GUN should discontinue use and return the cap gun to the
store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers may also return the
cap guns to Nationmark Inc., 1270 Champion Circle, Carrollton, Texas 75006 for a full
refund. If consumers have any questions regarding this recall, they may contact Nationmark
at (214)241-6100.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this recall as part of its
mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with
consumer products.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000
types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product
or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call
CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a
press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the handset of your fax
machine and enter the release number. Consumers can report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov.